Banking services across India will remain disrupted for four consecutive days from January 24 to January 27 due to a combination of holidays and a nationwide bank strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU).
The UFBU has announced a strike on January 27, which, when coupled with the weekend and the Republic Day holiday on January 26, will result in extended bank closures in many parts of the country. As a result, customers may face inconvenience in accessing branch-based banking services during this period.
With January 25 and 26 falling on the weekend and Republic Day respectively, and the strike scheduled for January 27, banks are expected to remain shut for four days in a row. Customers have been advised to plan their financial transactions, including cash withdrawals, cheque clearances, and branch visits, well in advance to avoid last-minute difficulties.
While digital banking services such as ATMs, online banking, and mobile banking are likely to remain operational, delays may occur in certain services dependent on backend bank operations. Authorities and banking unions have urged the public to stay informed and make necessary arrangements ahead of the prolonged closure.
